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Add Symbol to Data Validation List?

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    Add Symbol to Data Validation List?

    Is there any way that a symbol can be added to a data validation list? I have a coworker who would like to add a checkmark to a drop-down list.

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    Re: Add Symbol to Data Validation List?

    Only with a combobox
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    Re: Add Symbol to Data Validation List?

    I tried a combobox and instead of giving the checkmark symbol, it's showing an 'R'.

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    Re: Add Symbol to Data Validation List?

    You need top use a ComboBox from the Controls ToolBox in versions prior to 2007, in 2007 Developer tab -> ActiveX controls -> ComboBox. Change it's listSTyle Property to frmListStyleOption in the properties Window of the VB Editor

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    Re: Add Symbol to Data Validation List?

    No luck. Still getting a character rather than a symbol.

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    Re: Add Symbol to Data Validation List?

    Don't know what you are doing then
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    Re: Add Symbol to Data Validation List?

    I managed to create the combobox. The problem is that the symbol isn't displaying properly. Please see attached.
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    Re: Add Symbol to Data Validation List?

    Maybe this request isn't possible?

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